Let's distinguish between Fact and Opinion...Do you know the difference?
1. Barack Obama became the President of the United States on January 20, 2009. Is this a fact or opinion? IT IS A FACT It is a fact because it can be proved. I can check newspapers or I can visit the White House website. Don't believe me check it out...http://www.whitehouse.gov/ 2. Cookie Dough Ice Cream is better than Vanilla. Is this a fact or opinion? IT IS AN OPINION It is an opinion because it is just what one person believes, everybody may not agree with it.
So how can we define Fact and Opinion?
A FACT is a statement that can be proven true. An OPINION is how a person or group thinks or feels.
Now it’s your turn, read the statement and tell me if you think it is a fact or opinion:
Let's distinguish between Fact and Opinion...Do you know the difference?
1. Barack Obama became the President of the United States on January 20, 2009.
Is this a fact or opinion?
IT IS A FACT
It is a fact because it can be proved. I can check newspapers or I can visit the White House website. Don't believe me check it out...http://www.whitehouse.gov/
2. Cookie Dough Ice Cream is better than Vanilla.
Is this a fact or opinion?
IT IS AN OPINION
It is an opinion because it is just what one person believes, everybody may not agree with it.
So how can we define Fact and Opinion?
A FACT is a statement that can be proven true. An OPINION is how a person or group thinks or feels.
Now it’s your turn, read the statement and tell me if you think it is a fact or opinion: